Emirates Diplomatic Academy ‘a leading centre’ for future diplomats

The academy has emerged as a leading centre for developing national talent in diplomacy, according to Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

ABU DHABI // The Emirates Diplomatic Academy will soon be seeing off its first batch of graduates.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said the academy has emerged as a leading centre for developing national talent in diplomacy and equipping diplomats with the skills to serve the UAE regionally and internationally.

“Since its launch more than a year ago, the academy has built strategic partnerships with major international institutions of diplomacy and international relations,” said Sheikh Abdullah, who serves as the chairman of the academy’s board of trustees.

The academy has also attracted international experts to the academy, he said, according to Wam, the state news agency.

Sheikh Abdullah was speaking while presiding over the fourth meeting of the board of trustees, which includes government members and diplomatic officials.

The board discussed ways to improve prospects for cooperation with international institutions, organisations and academies in diplomacy and international relations. It also evaluated the performance of the graduates.

“As the Emirates Diplomatic Academy prepares for the graduation of its first batch of future diplomats, it has become more confident in moving to the next phase of its development, taking the UAE’s diplomatic aspirations to the international level,” added Sheikh Abdullah.

Preparations are under way to receive a second batch of diploma students in September.